Question

why is petroleum is reffered as black gold?​

Answer 1

ANSWER

• Petroleum is also known as Black Gold.
• Because when crude oil is extracted from the land it is black in color.
• People call it gold because of its oils and value.
• It is very difficult to find. So it is called Black Gold.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Petroleum is referred to as 'black gold' because when crude oil is extracted from the land it is black in colour. People call it gold because of its oils and value. It is very difficult to find.